Imperial River near Bonita Springs
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.3 ft on Sep 12, 2017 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Oct 2, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | River at bankfull. Flooding of low lying areas begins to affect nearby homes and roads. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flooding begins surrounding homes near the gauge site. |
| 12.0 ft | Water in homes near the gauge site. Flooding begins in the south end of Imperial Bonita Estates. |
| 13.0 ft | Areal extent of flooding increases rapidly. |
| 14.5 ft | 3 to 4 feet of water in homes near the gauge site. Imperial Bonita Estates flooded with widespread water of 1 to 2.5 feet depth in homes. Mobile home community just west of Interstate 75 and north of the Imperial river has water depth of 16 to 30 inches. Over 1000 homes impacted. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Spring Creek Headwater Near Bonita Springs NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- Tide Gauge at Imperial Boat Ramp (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- Spring Creek at South Tamiami Trail (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- Cocohatchee River NOAA tide station · 4.9 mi
- Wiggins Pass NOAA tide station · 5.3 mi
- Little Hickory Island NOAA tide station · 6.6 mi